What Evidence Convinced Most Scientists to Accept the Theory of Plate

question 35

Multiple Choice

What evidence convinced most scientists to accept the theory of plate tectonics?

• A) ocean topography
• B) magnetism of the ocean basin rocks
• C) discovery of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• D) radiometric dating of the basaltic rocks
• E) all of these are correct

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